This is us

 

Since none of us regular folks have any hope of affecting the path humanity is taking, it makes perfect sense to focus on issues such as this. A related tune… “Along for the Ride” on the “This is Life” Album

“This is Us” is there - on Youtube, streaming platforms and the “Who IS this guy?” Album

Each verse kicks off with a first phrase melody that was inspired by Harry Styles song “Sign of the Times.” Then, we move on. The subject matter of the song expresses my belief that we will not save ourselves and this destiny is earned.

This is Us

C                      C+                    C6                    C7
So many people just trying to stay alive ‘til Sunrise
F                                  Dm       Dm7      G          G7
Get food on the table and no bullet in the head

So many people crying about the poverty, so surprised
Hoping someone else will somehow make it all go away.

So many people hoping to thrive, selling lies
Selfish and greedy, not caring what the Good Book said 

So many people lying dead on the street, no one cries,
Garbage and carnage everywhere. We just turn our eyes

Instrumental 1 ½ verse

Am                   F          Dm             E
We’re not worth saving, the way we’re behaving
C                      Dm       A#            G
Our legacy ain’t worth a dime. Dust to dust we go. Left behind.

In only 10,000 years we won’t be remembered. No tears.
Nothing will miss us, gone quietly into thin air.

So many words, so many songs disappear
We could have done better. It seems we really didn’t care

Instrumental 1 ½ verse

Chorus   end on Am